R&D Tax Credit Project Manager
Cadencia
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Manage R&D tax credit engagements from kickoff through final deliverables
- Evaluate client operations to identify qualifying R&D activities and eligible expenditures
- Apply and explain IRC Sections 41 and 174 in a clear, practical manner
- Partner with engineers, attorneys, and CPAs to analyze technical and financial data
- Develop and manage project scopes, timelines, and deliverables
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the engagement lifecycle
- Prepare comprehensive R&D study reports and supporting documentation
- Ensure compliance with current tax laws, guidance, and industry best practices
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and internal reviews
- Maintain a client-focused, non-disruptive approach while maximizing credit opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, economics, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of direct R&D tax credit experience (required)
- 2–4 years of experience in tax, consulting, or project management
- Strong working knowledge of IRC Section 41 ; familiarity with Section 174 preferred
- Experience identifying qualified research activities and expenses (wages, supplies, contract research)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools
Benefits
- Fully remote work environment
- Meaningful ownership of client engagements
- Collaborative team of R&D tax specialists, engineers, and attorneys
- Exposure to complex and high-impact specialty tax projects
- Supportive culture focused on quality, accountability, and professional growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
R&D tax credit experienceIRC Section 41IRC Section 174identifying qualified research activitiesanalyzing technical dataanalyzing financial datapreparing R&D study reportscompliance with tax lawsproject management
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationclient-focused approachability to manage multiple projectsindependent work